Director of communications jobs

About the Role

In this leadership role, you will lead our Philanthropy and Partnerships Team, driving strategies across corporate partnerships, trusts & foundations, major donors, and other high-value supporters. With a focus on meeting income targets, appeal planning, and long-term forecasting, you’ll play a vital role in maximising our fundraising impact.

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About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring proven experience in managing high-value relationships across corporate partnerships, major donors, trusts & foundations, and statutory bodies. You'll have a strong track record of securing and growing long-term partnerships, including successfully negotiating six or seven-figure sums with corporate partners and/or major donors. You'll bring outstanding communication and relationship-building skills, with a proven ability to engage high-value supporters and collaborate effectively across diverse stakeholders.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead the corporate, trust & foundation, major donor and other high value supporter strategies.
• Manage and develop the Rapid Response Network, retaining existing partnerships whilst also identifying and securing new partnerships.
• Deliver excellent stewardship that retains and develops support.
• Take to completion and implement recommendations from strategic projects, to include the major donor review and the RRN / corporate support review.
• Continually hone “next appeal” plans that lead to successful appeal launches and maximise funds raised throughout the appeal life cycle.
• Achieve annual core cost income targets and put in place robust forecasting for future years.

About the DEC

The Disasters Emergency Committee brings together 15 of the UK’s leading humanitarian charities to raise funds and respond quickly to global disasters. Since our founding in 1963, we have raised over £2.5 billion through 79 appeals, providing life-saving assistance to millions of people around the world.

Our mission is to save, protect, and rebuild lives through effective humanitarian action. As a team, we operate with urgency, transparency, and compassion.

All roles at the DEC are based in our London office. We operate a hybrid working model, with some non-negotiable office attendance. Please note, during the two-week appeal launch period, staff are required to work long hours in a high-paced environment, with mandatory office attendance.

The DEC is an equal opportunities employer and provides opportunities to learn and grow in an inclusive, supportive, and productive environment. We encourage applications from anyone who can meet the criteria, regardless of gender, race, age, disability, sexuality, or religion.

What We Offer

• Flexible working hours (outside of appeal periods)
• Hybrid working model (some mandatory office days during appeals)
• 25 days annual leave, increasing with service
• Healthcare Cash Plan (value ~£1,660/year)
• Pension contribution (3%, rising to 8% post-probation)
• Wellbeing and mental health support
• Access to Wellhub, discounts, and ticket schemes
• Season ticket and hardship loans (post-probation)
• Cycle to Work and Car schemes (salary sacrifice)

How to Apply

If this role is of interest and meets your skills, experience, and knowledge, then please apply with your anonymised CV & cover letter by Thursday 2nd October 2025.

We are unable to support applications for our vacancies if you do not have the right to work in the UK

The DEC is committed to the safeguarding and protection of children and vulnerable adults and participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from successful applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. 

By applying, the job applicant confirms their understanding of, and consent, to these recruitment procedures.

Team Administrator

Organisation: Chapter Zero Alliance (CZA)

About us

Chapter Zero Alliance is a charity, incorporated in England and Wales, dedicated to promoting effective climate and nature governance on corporate boards. Its mission is to equip non-executive directors with the knowledge and skills to address climate change and foster a low-carbon and nature positive economy through:

• Informing and engaging with individuals in senior leadership roles and senior positions of responsibility in both the private and public sectors, to support board directors and their organisations to conserve, protect, and improve the physical and natural environment;

• Enabling interaction and collaboration between academics, legal and industry professionals, and public and private sector board directors to support boards and their organisations in delivering climate action.

These objectives will be achieved through the growth and development of the charity’s Climate Governance Initiative (CGI). The CGI currently has over 30 active Chapters in 73 countries, with a reach of over 100,000 board directors.

Job Title

Team Administrator

Department

Governance, Impact and Partnerships

Dual Reporting to

CEO, and the Senior Manager, Leadership Community & Liaison

Contract Type

Permanent contract and part time (0.6 FTE)

Job Share

Salary

£36,000 per annum FTE

Hours of Work

22.5 hours per week (Wednesday to Friday)

Blend of office and home-working; pattern to be agreed.

Annual Leave

Annual paid leave of 27 days plus public holidays (pro rata if part-time). 

Pension Eligibility

Workplace pension scheme offered by NEST

Position Overview

The Team Administrator is responsible for providing efficient, organised and proactive administrative support to the CEO, as well as supporting the wider team across a number of administrative areas.

The role holder will also liaise with partners, Chapters, grant funders and a range of other interested partners and collaborators, on behalf of the CEO, working seamlessly with their job share partner.

Main Duties

Executive Assistant support

Work closely with the CEO and job share partner to provide comprehensive administrative support to the CEO, ensuring the smooth running of CEO’s  office and that secretarial and other administrative work is produced to a high standard and within set deadlines.

● Manage the CEO’s diary,  balancing competing priorities and understanding the need for the degree of flexibility that is required within a busy schedule

● Arrange meetings and make travel arrangements, drawing up itineraries, arranging accommodation and liaising with host organisations within the UK and overseas as necessary.

● Prepare, organise, and manage documents and presentations for meetings, ensuring timely distribution and follow-up

● Act as a key liaison between the CEO and external stakeholders, maintaining professionalism and confidentiality at all times

● Handle sensitive information and deal with complex requests and enquiries, exercising discretion and sound judgement

● Organise and coordinate internal and external meetings (in-person and online) involving the CEO and support her attendance at external meetings, events, and conferences in the UK and abroad (including travel and accommodation arrangements), ensuring the CEO’s schedule runs efficiently

● Draft and proofread correspondence, reports, and other documents as required.

● Maintain and update digital filing systems and databases, ensuring accurate record-keeping

● Make expense claims on the CEO’s behalf ensuring necessary receipts/invoices are submitted

● Adhoc support to the CEO as needed

General administration

● Responsible for monitoring the admin inbox, assessing and, responding as needing, and escalating matters as appropriate

● Order consumables and other items as required in line with the Expenses Policy, ensuring costs are within budget

● Coordinate travel and hotel arrangements

● Support the Community and Engagement team by providing administrative support for branding and trademarking registrations.

● Take minutes and circulate along with resulting action points as needed

● Assist with projects, including research, data entry, and preparing reports

● Provide administrative support to the annual report process, working with the Project Manager

● Provide cover for other members of the administrative team during absences, as needed

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties. The role holder may be asked to take on different tasks as required. All employees are expected to work collaboratively to support the overall work of the Initiative.

The role holder will be required to work on-site, the working pattern is to be agreed with the hiring managers but currently expected to be Wednesday to Friday weekly.

Given the global nature of the Initiative, the role may require some flexibility on working hours outside of standard office hours, although it is not anticipated that the role holder will need to travel outside of the UK.

Person specification:

Education and Experience

Essential

✔ Proven experience in an executive assistant or administrative support role

✔ Proficient in recording decisions and actions during meetings

✔ Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite and Zoom/Teams

Desirable

 ✔ Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Skills and Abilities

Essential

✔ High level of integrity, honesty, and professionalism.

✔ Positive, approachable, and able to build strong working relationships and feed into a healthy office culture

✔ Strong organisational skills with close attention to detail whilst also retaining a comprehensive vision of the big picture

✔ Effective and efficient time management skills including the ability to prioritise in the face of competing demands, work to short timescales and deadlines

✔ Takes responsibility and ensures work is completed

✔ Excellent communication skills

✔ Ability to maintain confidentiality, handling sensitive information with tact and discretion

✔ Ability to listen actively and synthesise discussions into clear, concise points

✔ Cultural awareness, ability to work with a range of international stakeholders

✔ Calm, professional and resilient

✔ Flexible and adaptable, with a solution-focused mindset.

✔ Ability to work independently without supervision as well as collaboratively as part of a team

Desirable

✔ Understanding or interest in the international climate change agenda

All staff at Chapter Zero Alliance are expected to engage in continuing professional development to comply with the data protection legislation and with our policies and all relevant procedures.

Screening check requirements

We have a legal responsibility to ensure you are eligible to live and work in the UK. Any offer of employment will be subject to the CZA verifying your eligibility before you start work.

If you are invited to interview, you will be asked to bring proof of your right to work.

Working for Chapter Zero Alliance

The principles of diversity, inclusion, respect, responsibility and sustainability are at the heart of our organisation.
We want to support our people to balance their personal and professional lives and we believe our range of benefits encourages this. Nothing beats face-time with our colleagues to promote creativity and collaboration, we’ve therefore adopted a blended working model of home and office working arrangements.

CZA is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to ensuring that all candidates are given the same opportunity to succeed regardless of their sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion, age or disability. 

Are you a talented HR professional with an interest in international development and global affairs?

Do you want to work with one of the largest and most innovative NGOs in the world, one which is was born in, and is led from, the Global South?

Part of the global BRAC family, BRAC Europe is looking for an experienced HR business partner to join our team of approx. 20 staff as we embark on a new growth strategy in Europe.

This newly created role will be responsible for all aspects of HR, reporting to the Director of Finance and Operations.

The role will suit a self-starter who is as equally at home handling strategic issues such as compensation and benefits or organisational culture, for example, as they are managing the details of, say, a recruitment process or ensuring our HR policies remain legally compliant.

Please note this role is being offered on a part-time (0.6 FTE) basis.

We are looking for someone to join our Safeguarding Team as a Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) on a 12-month fixed term contract as maternity cover.

Hours: 35 Hours  

Salary: £43,824.25 - £51,279.38 (Dependent on experience)

The role of Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor is; 

• To manage allegations of abuse and provide support as appropriate
• To support victims and survivors of abuse 
• Progress cases to their full conclusion within the time frame stipulated by the Director of Safeguarding
• Support the triage of incoming safeguarding cases 
• Collate information regarding disclosures of abuse, allegations or concerns 
• Complete comprehensive risk assessments on individuals who pose a risk in the church context
• Prepare comprehensive safety plans for individuals who pose a risk in the church context
• Keep all case files up to date by accurately and consistently recording actions taken on cases using the Diocese case management system
• To actively liaise with relevant agencies, for example, police, probation services, and local authorities
• To ensure known offenders within (or returning to) the church community are appropriately managed and supported by the church

The successful candidate must;

Have extensive experience working in a safeguarding context: in a health, police, local authority or probation setting. There is flexibility in background, and we ask applicants to fully expand on this in their application when addressing their suitability for the role.

Candidates must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience of front-line child protection intervention and/or risk assessment of adult perpetrators, and application of risk assessment.

The package includes a competitive salary, flexi-time scheme, reimbursement of travelling expenses, an 8% non-contributory pension with an additional 5% matched contributions, hybrid working (50%), and 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays and four customary days a year (between Christmas and New Year).

Closing Date for Applications: 14 September 2025

Interviews: 23 September 2025

A full DBS check is required for the successful candidate

Our Values

The Diocesan values, Loving, Living, Learning, are vital to the way we encourage equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We aim to:

• Love God, the world and one another.
• Live in the world as it is, but, drawn by a vision of something better, we want to help individuals and communities flourish,
• Learn when we get things wrong, by listening and growing together.

The Diocese of Leeds is proud to be a Living Wage Employer.

Leeds Diocesan Board of Finance (The Board) is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment and the workplace and in avoiding unlawful discrimination. Accordingly, the Board will ensure that recruitment and selection, training and development, and promotion procedures result in no job applicant or employee receiving less favourable treatment on the grounds of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, class or caste, religious belief or lack of religious belief (unless this is an occupational requirement), disability, trade union membership or non-membership, gender or sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, responsibility for dependents or being a part-time or fixed-term worker. The Board’s objective is to ensure that individuals are selected, promoted and otherwise treated solely on the basis of their relevant aptitudes, skills and abilities.

For clergy applying to this role, your Area/Suffragan Bishop must be informed of your applications at the earliest opportunity. Furthermore, you must seek a Diocesan Bishop’s Licence in order to be eligible for a new role, and please be aware that granting a licence is subject to a CCSL from your Area/Suffragan Bishop.

The Diocese of Leeds is currently unable to sponsor candidates without Right to Work in the UK. Candidates must have Right to Work in the UK to take up this role.

Your New Company

Hays Senior Finance is proud to be exclusively partnering with Royal Star & Garter on a multi-role finance recruitment campaign.

For over a century, Royal Star & Garter has provided exceptional care for men and women who have served in the UK’s Armed Forces and now live with disability or dementia. Their mission is to help beneficiaries live life to the fullest. They have a well-earned reputation for outstanding care and consistently set the highest standards across all their services. Significant investment has gone into creating state-of-the-art care homes. As an ethical, historic, and socially responsible employer, this is a rare opportunity to join an organisation with a meaningful purpose—enhancing the lives of many. Based in smart, welcoming yet professional offices in Twickenham, you’ll join a passionate team committed to making a difference. You’ll be responsible for business partnering with, and travelling to, three state-of-the-art care homes, notably in High Wycombe. Earlier this year, they merged with Care for Veterans, adding a fourth home in Worthing.  Royal Star & Garter is an employer of choice, offering hybrid working (2–3 days in the office), excellent training, and strong career development opportunities. Reporting to a supportive and passionate Director of Finance, this is a unique opportunity to join an organisation embarking on the next exciting phase of its journey.

Your New Role

As Head of Finance (12-month contract), you’ll take on a varied and pivotal role within the organisation. You’ll lead a dedicated finance team, helping to deliver outstanding services to residents, their families, staff, and governors. Your responsibilities will include leading the team, fostering a business partnering culture, overseeing accounting systems, ensuring compliance and financial controls, and delivering timely management information, analysis, and reporting. You’ll also deputise for the Director of Finance and attend Board meetings as required. A key part of the role will be mentoring and developing the team. This is an exciting time to contribute to projects, improve processes and procedures, and help integrate the fourth home into the Royal Star & Garter family. Key duties include financial control, budget management, income and expenditure oversight, and statutory compliance. You’ll also be responsible for managing the accounting systems and leading the team’s development.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

You’ll be an ambitious and passionate finance leader with excellent communication skills and a respectful, hands-on approach. Charity sector experience is essential, as you’ll be mentoring, training, and developing the existing team. You’ll be a qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA) with experience in team management, business partnering, and financial control. Most importantly, you’ll have a genuine desire to make a difference and contribute to a greater purpose in your career.

What You’ll Get in Return

You’ll have the opportunity to work for a meaningful employer that positively impacts many lives, within a supportive and friendly environment. The salary package offers up to £85,000 per annum, with a pension scheme (employer contribution 7.5%, employee 5%), 25 days’ holiday, life insurance at three times your salary, and sick pay. You’ll be part of a culture that values learning and development.

What You Need to Do Now

If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to send an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us today. If this job isn’t quite right for you but you’d like to explore other opportunities, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

We seek a highly capable Membership and Office Administrator to support the work of the Society’s professional Office based at University College London.

The role will focus primarily on supporting and communicating with the Society’s extensive membership, which largely comprises practising historians in higher education and other sectors, as well as prospective members, applicants for the Society’s extensive research funding programme, and members of the public.

The role holder will report to the Membership and Programmes Manager and will also assist in the running of the Society’s research funding schemes. This is a hybrid position which supports home / remote working as the predominant model. As part of a small Office team, the post holder will in addition assist with the administration and efficient running of the Office on a daily basis. The Society offers an employer contributor pension of 12% and a friendly, supportive and highly professional working environment.

The Royal Historical Society is the UK’s foremost learned society and membership organisation for the support and promotion of historians and historical research and teaching in higher education and related sectors.

As a registered charity, founded in 1868 and now with more than 6,500 Fellows and Members, the Society champions the discipline of history within higher education and well beyond. Our remit is to support historians of all kinds to undertake and encourage historical research and understanding; to advocate for history and its practitioners; to represent history as a discipline and historians as a group; and to promote greater equality and representation within historical practice.

The Philharmonia is looking to appoint an experienced and inspiring Head of Education & Community Engagement to lead on the day to day running of learning projects, with a firm focus on developing and growing this work. With a proven track record of creative leadership, innovation and producing high quality music education and community projects, successful applicants will be led by a passionate belief in the power of orchestral music to transform lives, whether as audiences or participants.

Centred around our ambition to deepen our engagement in our residencies in and out of London, this role will be responsible for the creative and strategic development and execution of both our long-established programmes (like Hear and Now, and Orchestra Unwrapped), as well as co-creating and developing new, innovative projects addressing real needs in schools and community settings. The role will have a strong direct connection with our Community Boards, the advisory bodies in our residency areas, and the Music Hubs, as partners and co-creators. Candidates should have a progressive and well-informed approach to place-based and grassroots music-making and project creation, and a strong understanding of the latest developments in the music education landscape. 

Combining a keen grasp of participant needs, with sound understanding of commissioner and funder requirements, as well as a can-do, entrepreneurial attitude, this is a great opportunity for a senior manager to progress to the next level of leadership within the sector and shape the education and community engagement programmes of a leading orchestra.

Key Responsibilities 

Strategic Planning:

• Undertake research and mapping as required to ensure that projects and programmes respond to local and regional needs and is distinctive and complementary in the context of other providers.

• Keep abreast of educational policy and practice at national and regional governmental level, ensuring that project development is aligned with current thinking and strategy.

• Develop new bespoke and innovative education and community projects in strategic partnership with local and national bodies, allied to the core work of the Orchestra.

Leadership and Management:

• Provide creative leadership and direction for the Learning and Engagement Department, reflecting and clearly articulating the Philharmonia’s vision, mission and values

• Develop and motivate the members of the Learning and Engagement Team, and as required, manage the Learning & Engagement team’s support staff, such as freelance Project Managers, animateurs and musicians

• Sustain and strengthen existing partnerships for funding and delivery with key stakeholders including other NPOs, Local Authorities, Music Education Hubs, community groups, arts organisations and venues, private and public development agencies and schools, colleges and universities.

• Represent the Orchestra on the Strategic Boards of appropriate bodies in London and residencies (for example, music hubs)

• Ensure that key national and regional stakeholders have a detailed understanding of the Orchestra’s Learning and Engagement work, as well as ensuring effective and constructive communication with artists and musicians engaged in the Philharmonia Orchestra’s Learning and Engagement Programme

• Represent the Philharmonia Orchestra at external meetings and conferences, as required, acting as an advocate and ambassador for the Orchestra. 

• Lead and manage the Safeguarding for the Orchestra, ensure that the Philharmonia Orchestra’s safeguarding policy and procedure is up to date and effectively implemented, including taking responsibility as the Philharmonia’s Designated Safeguarding Officer; ensure that all relevant staff and freelance practitioners have current DBS checks. 

Programme Management and Delivery:

• Oversee evaluations of all projects to share outcomes with stakeholders and partners and to learn lessons for developing and delivering future projects. 

• Agree and manage budgets for the Learning and Engagement Department

• Commission and oversee production of project-specific marketing materials. 

• Help to develop and support the Orchestra’s Audience Development Strategy, in close partnership with the Marketing Director. 

• Oversee all aspects of project management, planning and production of the various projects and workshops which make up the Philharmonia’s Learning Programme

• Deputise for the Director of L&E as required

Skills and Qualifications

Essential:

• Minimum five years’ experience in a relevant role

• Knowledge of the education and community learning landscape

• Experience with managing and monitoring budgets

• Experience with producing and devising large scale, education, community or participation projects

• Excellent communication skills, with a personable and approachable style

• Experience of reporting tools and data visualisation, ideally for funders

• Passion and interest for music and the arts, with an excellent understanding of orchestras and classical music repertoire

• Ability to read music and orchestral scores

• Ability to lead, mentor and train a team

• Willingness to have a hands-on attitude 

• Willingness to work unsocial hours, including evenings and weekends – must want to attend concerts and learning projects

Desirable:

• An education or community learning qualification or degree

• Experience of creating external reports and evaluations 

Corporate Fundraising Manager (Maternity Leave Cover)

Hours: 35 hours per week, 9am-5pm, Monday-Friday

Location: Hybrid (Office in Amersham, Buckinghamshire), with occassional travel across the UK

Contract: Fixed-term, 12 month contract, to cover maternity leave

Job Description:

In this interim role, you’ll play a key part in driving forward our corporate partnerships work to build strong, mutually beneficial relationships with businesses and organisations to support our mission. You’ll identify and develop high-value opportunities, inspire charitable giving, and provide excellent stewardship to ensure partners feel valued, engaged, and motivated to continue their support. 

You’ll also contribute to maintaining a healthy and active pipeline of new prospects, supporting the long-term sustainability of our work. As part of our marvellous team, you’ll enjoy the opportunity to manage and support colleagues, helping them thrive and deliver great results during this period. 

This is a rewarding, hands-on role for someone who loves relationship-building, is confident working with corporate partners, and is excited to be part of a charity making a real difference to seriously ill children. 

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership 

• Lead the corporate fundraising programme at Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity, working closely with the Director of Fundraising & Communications, Director of Development, and Brand & Marketing Manager. 

• Deliver an ambitious corporate partnerships strategy that supports both regional (aligned with Roald Dahl Nurse locations) and national growth. 

• Contribute to the overall strategic planning of the Fundraising and Communications team, supporting the charity’s broader income and engagement goals. 

• Provide leadership and direction to the Corporate Fundraising Executive 

Corporate Partnership Development 

• Identify, research, package and secure high-value corporate partnerships, including Charity of the Year, sponsorship, cause-related marketing, and employee fundraising opportunities. 

• Proactively grow and manage the new business pipeline, forecasting income and tracking likelihood of success, ensuring alignment with agreed income targets. 

• Build creative, compelling cases for support and deliver inspirational, tailored pitches and proposals to senior corporate audiences. 

• Horizon scan to identify new partnership opportunities and emerging sectors, working closely with the Programmes Team to align fundraising opportunities with service delivery and impact. 

Account Management & Stewardship 

• Deliver high-quality relationship management for all existing corporate partners, ensuring clear communication, excellent stewardship, and sustained engagement, with support from the Director of Fundraising & Communications, CEO and other senior staff as needed. 

• Create and implement bespoke fundraising plans and incentives to support multi-year, mutually beneficial partnerships. 

• Prepare engaging, tailored assets and communications including proposals, presentations, impact reports and updates for corporate supporters. 

• Represent the charity confidently at meetings and events, delivering presentations and engaging with stakeholders at all levels. 

Performance & Financial Management 

• Track, analyse and report on income, ROI, and engagement across all corporate partnerships. 

• Manage the corporate fundraising income and expenditure, reporting performance against forecasts. 

• Maintain oversight of all contractual agreements and partnership terms for corporate partnerships and cause-related marketing. 

Cross-Team Collaboration & Support 

• Work collaboratively across the Fundraising and Communications team to deliver a calendar of corporate fundraising events, campaigns, and activity. 

• Contribute content and stories to the charity’s website, newsletter, annual review, and other external communications. 

• Ensure strong collaboration with the Programmes Team to develop impactful narratives. 

• Support the maintenance of accurate records on Beacon, ensuring all corporate fundraising activity is logged in our CRM system.

Other Information 

This job description helps the post holder to understand his/her main duties.  It is not exhaustive and the role’s duties may change from time to time, in discussion with the post holder and consistent with the level of responsibility appropriate to the grade of the post. 

• The post holder will be required to travel within the UK, for example to visit with corporate partners or to attend meetings in other parts of the country. This may occasionally require overnight stays.  The post holder may also be required to undertake occasional evening and weekend work when, for example, we hold fundraising events or need to meet with funders. 

• Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.  Confirmation of appointment will be subject to a satisfactory standard Disclosure and Barring Service check. 

• The appointment is subject to the satisfactory completion of a three-month probation period. 

• Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity is committed to achieving the highest standards of service and employment practice.  We give equal opportunity to everyone, regardless of background.  While our offices are not currently accessible for people with significant mobility difficulties we will make all reasonable adjustments to allow the most suitable candidate to perform their role effectively 

• The postholder will have the right to work in the UK. 

About the Role:  We wish to appoint a Social Media Coordinator to join our small Communications and Engagement team.  This is an exciting opportunity to increase the engagement of the Diocese of Winchester through digital media channels.

You will be responsible for sharing the life of the diocese and positive content about Christian faith through social media with particular relation to sharing news and stories about the 2025 Bid for national funding (awarded by the national church to dioceses to support them to undertake transformational programmes aimed at revitalising mission and ministry and growing the Kingdom of God in terms of numbers of worshippers and depth of faith). 

This role also includes equipping our churches to reach out using digital tools and social media platforms with a particular emphasis on younger audiences, in line with our Bid’s priorities to grow younger and more diverse as a diocesan community. 

Our values

• Serving - Our diocese has played a major role in shaping this nation, and the life of the diocese is still marked by loving service, in innumerable ways, reaching out in love to those on the margins, serving the wider community, the nation and the wider world.
• Learning - Our diocese has been a major engine of Christian learning and education, from the time of King Alfred onwards, and remains a centre of education, learning and discipleship, through its universities and colleges, through its schools and churches.
• Growing - Our diocese has been a huge catalyst for church growth and mission. Today, we are still working for the revitalisation and renewal of our churches, equipping and enabling them for the challenges of this generation and beyond, nationally and internationally.
• Loving - Our diocese has emanated love that has changed our communities and the wider world. Today, as people encounter our churches, schools and chaplaincies, they find themselves brought face to face with the love of God in Christ, and find their lives changed as a consequence.

Job Summary

• Developing the diocese’s social media presence on its current platforms – Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn– developing content and campaigns according to an annual content plan which incorporates all church seasons, awareness days, liturgical events, as well as sharing the key messages and events from the Diocese particularly in relation to the 2025 Bid for national funding. 
• Working closely with the Comms team, Strategic Development team and senior staff to identify stories and examples of good ministerial practice and creative ideas that can be communicated with our wider diocesan community through social media, fostering a culture of information and ideas sharing across the diocese. 
• Being part of wider strategic conversations to consider the role of social media in how the diocese can effectively communicate information about the Bid process and how benefices can engage with it, particularly in communicating with children, youth and families and youth leaders. 
• Assist with the development of a strategic plan which grows the diocesan presence on new platforms, such as TikTok and BlueSky, with the specific aim of generating content that reaches younger audiences and that is more missional and ‘gospel-centred’, keeping up to date with online trends.
• Working closely with Mission and Ministry Team to communicate their training and events in ways tailored to younger audiences, and building collaborative networks of young people and youth leaders and comms people around the diocese who will share our content. 
• Equipping our parishes with digital skills in using social media through training, getting them started on appropriate platforms and advising them on content and strategy to connect with existing and new audiences, as part of a suite of interventions offered as part of the 2024 Bid for funding and aligning with aims to help our diocesan community grow younger and more diverse. 
• Using online tools in data analysis, reporting on social media engagement, and scheduling tools such as Buffer. 
• Engaging with other social media users within and outside our community, including regularly interaction with parishes and diocesan communities, sharing their stories and commenting, replying to messages and queries, and being an ambassador for the diocese and our Christian faith and values. 
• Ensuring our social media platforms allow stakeholders to provide comments and feedback on all that we do and to create a culture of shared ownership and storytelling. 
• Working consistently within and upholding the diocese’s brand values/tone of voice and within the Archbishop’s social media guidelines as well as the diocese’s own social media policy.
• Supporting the other members of the comms team with creating designed content using tools like Canva and video for use on social media sites and offering creative ideas within the team context.

Key role requirements

This is an office-based role, with the expectation to work from the office 1 day per week.

About you

We are seeking someone who can demonstrate the following qualifications, experience and skills:

• Educated to at least degree level is preferable
• An excellent level of English is essential
• Good skills in both written and verbal communication
• Experience of using social media and designing campaigns to share stories of Christian faith, grow online community and reach younger audiences
• Some experience with audio, photography, video editing for multi-channel use
• Familiarity with graphic design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite or other editing tools
• Experience of working within, or alongside, the Church of England or another Christian charity or mission organisation desirable

Please refer to the Job Description for more information about the role and person specification.

What we offer

Your Salary

• A salary of £30,366 per annum.  Approx £12,146 per annum for part-time – 2 days/14 hours per week.

Your Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus eight bank holidays (pro rata for part-time)
• Employer’s pension contribution of 10% of your salary
• A recently refurbished office environment with landscaped gardens and plenty of on-site parking
• Access to Health Assured, an Employee Assistance Programme 

For an informal discussion about this role please contact Jemima Lewis, Head of Communications and Engagement via email.

CVs not accepted. To apply, please complete and return the 2-part application forms.

Applications must be received by 12 noon on 11 September.  Interviews will be held on 25 September in person at Old Alresford Place, SO24 9DH. 

National Programme Coordinator
Salary: £28,000 per annum
Location: London (EC1) with flexible hybrid working
Deadline: 11 September 2025, 17:00
Interview Dates: 25–26 September (online), 2 October (in-person)

Are you highly organised, proactive, and passionate about supporting young people’s development through skills training and competitions?

WorldSkills UK is looking for a National Programme Coordinator to join our Operations team. In this role, you’ll play a vital part in planning and delivering our national skills competitions programme, supporting our mission to embed world-class training standards across the UK.

You’ll coordinate logistics, events, communications and systems that make our programmes run smoothly - from booking venues to working with competition organisers and supporting inclusion projects.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a collaborative, purpose-driven team that champions excellence, innovation and inclusion in technical education. If you're detail-focused, solutions-oriented, and ready to make a difference, we want to hear from you.

Policy and External Affairs Manager
Location: Any CHAS site - hybrid with base in Edinburgh, Stepps (Glasgow), Robin House in Balloch or Rachel House in Kinross
Salary Band: £45,900 - £51,000 per annum, pro rata
Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time, 35 hours per week
Closing Date: 07/09/2025 23:59

Are you a strategic communicator with a passion for policy and public affairs? Do you want to make a real difference in the lives of children and families across Scotland?

Children’s Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS) is seeking a dynamic and experienced Policy and External Affairs Manager to lead our national profile, strengthen our reputation, and drive forward our mission as leaders in children’s palliative care.

Purpose: You will play a pivotal role in strengthening CHAS’ national presence, growing trust and credibility, and positioning CHAS as a thought leader in children's palliative care. You will be responsible for managing all external affairs, with a focus on strategic communications aligned with CHAS’ mission and objectives. You will also oversee crisis communications, ensuring the organisation responds effectively and maintains public trust in challenging situations.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have skill and experience in all of the following areas:

• Policy development and influencing at devolved and national government level.
• Public affairs and stakeholder management
• Managing strategic partnerships
• Corporate communications
• Line management
• Crisis Communications management

You’ll also hold a driving licence and have access to transport.

It would be great in addition to the skills and experience above if you demonstrated your experience in the following areas:

• Expert advice to senior colleagues
• Horizon scanning
• Media relations
• Project management

About CHAS

At CHAS, we support families during the toughest of times offering unwavering care to children and families in the face of death. We have ambitions to reach every family in Scotland who is living with the heart-breaking prognosis that their child is dying. We know decisions from government, local councils and NHS boards have significant impact on the families we support and our policy and external affairs delivery is focused on ensuring CHAS offers its voice and influence where it is needed most.   

The Policy and External Affairs Manager is a key role in the Marketing and Communications team and reports into the Head of Marketing and Communications. This team manages marketing, fundraising communications, external affairs, policy development, public affairs and internal communications. CHAS Marketing and communications team sits within the Income Generation and Engagement directorate led by the director of Income Generation and Engagement. 

This pivotal role will support CHAS to strengthen our national presence, growing trust and credibility, and positioning CHAS as a thought leader in children's palliative care. Working across the charity this role is responsible for managing policy, public affairs, external affairs and managing communications with internal and external stakeholders including support for crisis management.

We offer

• Flexible Working: our teams work flexibly and in a hybrid manner with time split between at home and onsite in Edinburgh and Glasgow.  CHAS offers flexible and family friendly working. and are happy to discuss working arrangements that work for you
• Development Opportunities: exposure to professional development.
• Professional Growth: Work with industry leaders in a high-performing team where you will be encouraged and supported to excel and develop your skills.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Including generous annual leave and pension, incremental salary progression, access to Blue Light discounts, and health and wellbeing support.

Further Information and How to Apply

If this sounds like you, we would love you to apply! Click apply and you will be taken to our website where you can answer a couple of questions and upload your CV or complete our full application form.

To arrange an informal chat about the position, please contact Emma Whitfield, Head of Marketing and Communications at Emma Whitfield.

Further information about the role and benefits of working for CHAS can be found in the attached documents.

Provision Interview date 16 September  

This role will require travel across our sites in Scotland, not all of which are accessible by public transport therefore a full driving licence and access to a car, or an equivalent means of travel, would be required. 

This post is subject to a Disclosure Scotland Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG)

The challenge should you choose to accept it.......

We are so proud of what we do, and we know you will be to. Stewarding great relationships and inspiring people to choose The Hospice of St Francis to receive their committed charitable giving are absolutely key to making the Hospice the incredible place it is now and for the future.  You could be part of that.

With a rich, diverse history, which began back in 1979, we have cared for and supported over 30,000 local people.  We have a dedicated and generous supporter base, customers, donors, adventurers, fundraisers and volunteers

Today our free care supports up to 2,000 local people every year, in Herts and Bucks.

We truly are a community hospice
– built and funded by the community, to serve the community.

So where do you come in?

People are at the heart of everything we do. And you would be no different. We are all vital cogs in delivering our care and support.

We are looking for a new Regular and Mid-Value Giving Officer – someone who brings a passion for hospice care and wants to play a part in establishing an integrated individual giving programme at the Hospice of St Francis.

This is an exciting opportunity to grow the Friends of St Francis, the Hospice’s regular giving programme, develop and test creative new approaches to regular giving and optimise the programme for the digital age.

This is a role that leaves lots of room for creativity and the chance to utilise a broad set of skills to drive sustainable income for The Hospice of St Francis.

The opportunity......

You will play a central role in growing and maintaining income across the Hospice and positioning us as the local charity of choice.

You will help establish an integrated individual giving programme, review and develop our regular giving offering, the Friends of St Francis, and establish a new mid-value segment.

This role will provide the opportunity to develop and test new ways to grow the supporter base whilst driving engagement and retention.

You’ll bring creativity and a results-oriented outlook, contributing to the wider success of fundraising at the Hospice.

The must haves......

• Fundraising Success: At least three years’ experience operating and growing income in an Individual Giving Role (or with relevant transferable skills)
• Data management and analysis: Strong data analysis skills with experience of approaches to data segmentation and  developing data management systems and processes
• Project management and collaboration: Ability to manage complex projects, working collaboratively with a range of stakeholders
• Results orientated: Knowledge of developing and tracking KPIS and ability to drive regular giving that maximises ROI

The it would be great to have:

• Mid-Value Strategy: Experience of creating and executing a mid-value strategy
• Line management: Of staff or volunteers
• CRM Knowledge: Experience of DonorFy
• Hospice fundraising: Experience of fundraising in a Hospice setting
• Qualification: A relevant fundraising or marketing qualification, from CIOF or other

You know it makes sense....

• 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Wide range of free training courses, plus personal development opportunities
• On-site home cooked food served at a reasonable rate in our bistro​
• You’ll have freedom to make decisions within the boundaries of the Job Description and charity policy and procedure
• Don’t forget a stunning setting, plus #team comradery, support and bags of positivity!

Job title: Development Manager

Hours: 35 hours per week full time or part time considered. If your preference is to work part time, you will be required to work at least 3 days per week. We are open to flexible working and hybrid options for this role.

Reporting to Director of Development

Salary £37,500 per annum FTE  

Wells Cathedral is a masterpiece of English Gothic architecture, renowned for its astonishing beauty, historical significance and its international reputation for music.

It stands as one of the most impressive cathedrals in the UK and is a world-class centre for worship and mission, inspirational music and creative engagement with young people and visitors from around the world.

Are you an inspiring fundraiser with a track record of engaging a range of individual donors?

Would you like to utilise your excellent relationship building skills and creativity to help inspire philanthropists with the work of Wells Cathedral and help conserve and maintain it for future generations?

Could you deliver one of a kind events and exceptional communications to inspire support from individual donors towards an important place of worship and a world renowned heritage organisation?

The Development Manager will play a critical role in developing and managing individual fundraising for the Cathedral with a particular focus on engaging and inspiring the Cathedral’s individual supporters, Major Donors and prospects with the work of the Cathedral, developing and implementing robust stewardship activity and undertaking and developing vital prospecting processes to support both priority projects and year round fundraising.

This role will line manage the Development Assistant.

As Development Manager you will:

· Lead on creating and developing the Individual Giving strategy for the Cathedral, in consultation with the Director of Development.

· Deepen relationships with existing supporters by developing and delivering an impactful stewardship framework for individual donors.

· Work in consultation with the marketing team to create inspiring and relevant communication strategy for individual supporters with a focus on impact, to include regular feedback mechanisms to improve stewardship plans and engagement.

· Build the financial resilience of the Cathedral through developing individual prospecting processes, prospect research, and developing qualified prospect pipelines to secure income from individual supporters and major donors. With an initial focus on the Vicars’ Close project and developing in line with future priorities.

· Work with the Director of Development to develop an inspiring range of bespoke cultivation plans for Major Donors.

· Design, deliver and support a range of unique events to inspire supporters and cultivate new relationships, bringing to life the extraordinary work of the Cathedral. Work across the cathedral to integrate fundraising into existing events and programmes.

· Achieve results through persuasive and compelling proposals for Major Donors and creation of robust budgets. Amplify project impact through inspiring reports and personalised engagement opportunities.

· Develop, manage and deliver Wells Cathedral’s individual giving programmes, including Planned Giving, regular inspiring appeals and individual giving opportunities as part of priority projects.

· Strengthen supporter relationships across the organisation, working with the Cathedral leadership team, Chapter and project leads to support engagement with individual donors and Major Donors.

· Develop and implement plans to keep existing donors engaged, with opportunities to increase their level of giving over time and in line with projects and targeted appeals.

· Regularly report progress to the Development Director and Cathedral Chapter on the individual giving income pipeline, supporter engagement, upcoming opportunities, and challenges.

· Keep up to date with trends and good practice and identify opportunities to improve and develop Wells Cathedral’s individual giving.

· Utilise CRM as an effective Relationship Management tool and develop robust prospecting processes.

· As the Cathedral’s Gift in Wills strategy develops, support engagement opportunities for individual supporters and develop appropriate processes to support this area.

· Network and keep abreast of the wider funding landscape and giving trends to inform the strategy.

· Support the team through additional duties as reasonably required to assist the smooth and efficient running of the Development Team and maximise the impact of the fundraising function. Some weekend and out of hours working may be required.

We would like to hear from you if you:

· have enhanced income streams, with a focus on individual supporters and Major Donors and made a real impact upon the charitable objectives of an organisation — a degree is not an essential requirement.

· enjoy building and deepening relationships with a range of individual supporters, with exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to tailor opportunities to funder priorities.

· have a successful track record in developing individual giving programmes and major donor relationships, securing funds from a range of individuals and Philanthropists.

· are a persuasive and influential communicator, with exceptional communication, writing and research skills.

· Confident to engage with multiple stakeholders including volunteers, prospective donors and high level supporters.

· have an ambitious, positive, and creative approach, with experience at working collaboratively organisation wide.

·  have strong networking, collaboration, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate others — internally and externally at all levels.

· enjoy in prospect research and developing successful cultivation plans to inspire donors and secure funding.

· have delivered exceptional donor experiences and co-ordinated special events and inspired a range of individuals donors.

· are passionate about working for Wells Cathedral and making an impact within the heritage sector.

The successful applicant will also be expected to share in Wells Cathedral’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.

We welcome applications from those with existing fundraising experience and looking to further their experience in a manager role, with line management responsibilities. We currently operate a hybrid model of working and are open to discussing flexible ways of working, including full and part time and some remote working. This is because we want the best people for our roles, and we recognise that sometimes those people aren’t available full time or need more flexible working patterns.

Please get in touch to arrange an informal conversation ahead of applying to learn more about us and why this opportunity is right for you.

To apply, please send a copy of your latest CV together with a supporting statement (no more than 2 pages) explaining your motivations for applying for the role, how your skills, knowledge and experience match the role outline and what you can bring to it. If your preference is to work part time, please state how many hours a week you wish to work.

Shortlisted candidates will be expected to complete our standard Application Form and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form.

In return we offer:

· 6.6 weeks of annual leave per annum inclusive of bank holidays. The holiday year runs from 1 January to 31 December.

· A discount of 10% is available in the Cathedral Shop and Café.

· Staff training and opportunities to develop your skills.

· Pension Defined Contribution Scheme. Contributions as % of salary:

Age Employee Employer

<50 3% 5%

50–55 4% 8%

>55  5% 10%

· Parking spaces are available in the Cathedral car park. Cars are parked at the risk of the owner.

· All reasonable working expenses will be met in line with Cathedral policy.

The appointment will be conditional on the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks, including a basic DBS check. A probationary period of 6 months will apply to this post.

First stage interviews: 23 September 2025

Second stage interviews: 29 September 2025

HOME-START HILLINGDON (HSH)

Volunteer Lead Co-ordinator (Full-time)

Permanent Full-Time Contract:

Hours:  36 hours per week (full-time)

Salary: Circa. £37,704* (including OLW) NJC scale point 24-26

(Starting salary dependent on experience) *Based on SCP 24 (full-time)

Home-Start Hillingdon is dedicated to supporting our community to enable families to provide their children with the best possible start in life

We are looking for a non-judgmental, compassionate individual who would fit into our passionate team.

Purpose of the Role

To lead on the recruitment, development, training, and well-being of a team of volunteers who deliver vital Home-Start support to families. The role involves managing a caseload of volunteers and supporting families directly where appropriate. Over the course of the year, an average of one day per week will be dedicated to leading volunteering strategy and practice, with the remainder focused on family support delivery.

Key Responsibilities. As Volunteer Lead Co-ordinator you will:

• Carry out initial home-visits and support families to set and monitor goals
• Match volunteers with families according to need and capacity
• Supervise an appropriate caseload of volunteers and enable them to support families
• Monitor safeguarding concerns and liaise with the Operations Manager/Director as needed
• Lead volunteer recruitment to grow and sustain HSH’s diverse pool of volunteers
• Create marketing materials (flyers, social media, newsletter content) in collaboration with Communications and Campaigns Coordinator (CCC
• Oversee and co-ordinate the delivery of Volunteer Preparation Courses
• Organise / deliver a programme of training sessions for current volunteers
• Lead on annual volunteer social events and develop ongoing opportunities for volunteer recognition and reward

You will need to be a car owner/driver

To Apply:

Please send us your CV with a cover letter that gives clear evidence, with examples, of how you meet all the points listed in the Person Specification

CV’s without a cover letter addressing the points on the Person Spec will not be considered.

Closing Date:  Monday 22nd September at 9am  Interview Date: Friday 3rd October

(An appointment will be made subject to satisfactory reference and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check)

It’s important that our team represent the diversity of the borough. We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian or Minoritised Ethnic people/PoC, and marginalised groups.

Home-Start is committed to safer recruitment practice as an important part of safeguarding and protecting children and vulnerable adults.

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